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On leaving the village of Roppeviller, heading east, park on the left in the large car park (D86a)
(S/E) Turn right as you leave the car park towards the village.
(1) Then take thefirst street on the right, which continues as a fairly steep path.
(2) When you reach a forest path, take it on the right and follow it for about 1.5 km. The path then makes a sharp turn to the right.
(3) At this point, pay close attention: a fairly inconspicuous path branches off to the left and climbs up to Rocher de Diane.
(4) At Rocher de Diane (sign on the left), you can admire a Roman fresco depicting Diana the Huntress with her bow and quiver, accompanied by two dogs and two other gods.
Then descend by following the path that runs along the border (use the border markers as your guide) until you reach the junction with the path marked with a yellow cross.
(5) Take the path opposite (the path marked with a yellow cross branches off to the right) and continue along the French-German border until you reach the start of the Altschossfelsen rock formation ("old castle cliffs").
(6) Turn left at the sign for Altschlossfelsen and begin your exploration of this remarkable site by walking along the top of the rock formation.
If in doubt, follow the signs for "Rundweg".
There are a few open areas that are ideal for breaks or picnics. There is also a beautiful viewpoint over the wooded area of the Bitche military camp, with a few tables and benches. Towards the end, the path descends to the left at the foot of the rocks. Continue in the same direction until you reach the end of the rocky outcrop.
(7) At the turning point of this hike, there is a passage between two rocks that allows you to easily cross to the other side of the rocky outcrop. Return via the wide path that passes under the cliffs and enjoy the play of colours and light in the pink rock, caves and crevices. Continue along the path, passing under the large arch, then return to the intersection you passed on the way out, at the start of the rocky outcrop.
(6) Take the border path on the right (the one you took on the way there) to the previous WP.
(5) This time, take the path on the left marked with a yellow cross and follow it straight ahead along the meadows to the car park (S/E).
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